Navratri is a Hindu festival that honors Divine Mother or Shakti. It is a great time for spiritual cleansing, personal exploration and connecting to your higher self. The nine nights are divided into sets of three, each set a particular aspect of divine mother is meditated upon. When I first…
Navratri or the nine sacred days mark the most auspicious days of the lunar calendar according to Hinduism. Celebrated with fervor and festivity across every Hindu community the world over, these nine days are dedicated solely to Maa Durga (goddess Durga) and her nine avatars. The primary theme is the…
This recipe is a part of ‘Holistic Autumn Detox’, a three day gentle detox. Butternut squash is cooked along with celery, tomatoes, and carrots. All the vegetables are roasted in the beginning in a few drops of oil. Roasting the veggies brings out their real flavors and adds a new…
Surya Namaskar, or ‘Sun Salutation’ is often called ‘The Ultimate Asana’. It includes a series of 12 yoga poses and is a scientifically proven yoga routine which offers a lot of health benefits. It is a great way to stretch your body and get some good exercise. Especially helpful when…
It is important to have optimal health and well being year round. Through poor diet and lifestyle choices, our body accumulates toxins. Autumn is a good time to slow down and reflect on the influences you allow into your life – through food, media, relationships and daily lifestyle choices. Liver…
The past few months of social distancing have been quite challenging for many of us. At the same time we all know someone who has taken this time as an opportunity to improve their skills, learn new crafts and picked up new hobbies. How are you coping up with all…
One Week Of Social Distancing It was cold outside today here in Colorado Springs and there was no sign of sunshine today. As responsible citizens we have been in social isolation for 8 consecutive day today. I’m amazed how our children adapt to new routines much faster than we do.…
Due to the current situation, there is an air of uncertainty and we are all wondering how the next few weeks will look like. People are stocking up their pantries with food supplies and other sundries. The grocery stores here in US are running out of basic stuff. Will the…
Now that Covid 19 has been declared a pandemic by WHO, staying at home for self isolation seems inevitable. Whether you stay home because you have the symptoms or you have to do it because your city is under lock down, you must have a basic ration supply for next…
Coronavirus is spreading worldwide and the scariest part about this deadly virus is that doctors are still trying to understand this complex virus. Apart from protecting yourself by doing things like wearing a mask and washing hands regularly, what you eat and drink can be the key to staying healthy.…